When I was in high school I wanted to be a professional writer but forces took me in another direction, to a PhD and a career in psychology as a therapist, researcher, journal editor, presenter, educator and author. As far as writing self-help books is concerned, I’ve written 10 books, videos and workbooks in my own name (and more than 20 others as a co- or ghostwriter) on such topics as wellness, communication, relationships and sports performance. While writing these books my writing skills complemented my psychological expertise and experience. That same expertise and experience now complements my professional psychology and neuroscience writing. I write across different genres: memoirs, business books, self-help, academic, fiction and screenplays. I’ve ghostwritten books on many different subjects from neuroscience to management, from leadership to football. And all were informed by my understanding of the mind and the brain. I combine science writing with creative writing to produce material that both informs and inspires.

Thinking of writing a book? Call me today for a consultation that covers all you need to know about your writing project by helping you understand:

The best way to tell your story

Writing a self-help book

The basics of Science writing

Creative writing

Your market and marketing

The Pros and Cons of a publishing deal

Why you should write a proposal

How to really leverage and repurpose your material

How book PR really works

Whether you need an agent

Why you don’t tell everything you know in your book

The role of graphics and design

And so much more!

With connections to agents, PR companies, video production, graphics and SEO experts and movie production companies as well as a former NY Times writer/producer for superlative editing, I can mentor and guide you through the entire process.

Use the contact form or e-mail directly to drhrankin@gmail.com or call now 843.247.2980. This entire consulting fee will be credited to your account if you subsequently employ me to help with your project.

Now co-hosting the internet radio show Master Your Life with Leaha Mattinson. Come listen to some gray guests like John Gray author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus and health promotion guru Dr. David Katz amongst others.

What others have to say:

“A brilliant mind with an equally kind heart–a model of the new intellectual presence in the world.” — Dr. Laurie Mastrogianis

“Howard is an outstanding writer.” — Marc Killian

“Dr Howard Rankin, thank you, thank you, thank you! You not only made writing this book possible (I never could have done it alone) but you also helped make the process sensible to me.” — Todd Patkin

“Great writer, quality. Very high quality.” — Martin Wilson

“We went through a lot of writers to find someone as good as this. Not only is his writing creative, funny and insightful, but his communication throughout the job and willingness to take feedback is topnotch. Fantastic guy to work with.” — Roger Elliott.

“Great job! I wouldn’t have been able to complete this without your guidance.” — Marcel Daane.

“Great job!” — Barrett Murphy.

“Howard has been very insightful and helpful in his approach. I appreciated his flexibility and adherence to scheduling and direction changes.” – Rick Bevard. “Delivered exactly on the terms that were agreed upon. It was a pleasure and total ease.”— Parham Consulting.

“Howard Rankin is the the leading lifestyle change expert.” — Dr. Ahmed Kissebah, Medical College of Wisconsin.